The main requirements to create a club are:
- A minimum of 10 members
- A club constitution
- A faculty/staff Advisor
The Office of Campus Life is happy to assist students who wish to form new clubs and organizations in accordance with policies and protocols set forth by the Trustees of CUNY and Lehman College.
New and existing club registration takes place during the first 2 to 3 weeks of each semester. Specific dates are published prior the beginning of classes.
What are the privileges of recognized student clubs and organizations?
The recognition of your club or organization also comes with several benefits, some of which are:
- Use of campus facilities and equipment: classrooms, bulletin boards, meeting rooms, lecture halls, lounges, multimedia equipment, tables, booths, and more during “Free Hours”.
- A club office, if available, in the Student Life Building which contains 26 club rooms.
- Funding: Through the Student Government's Committee of Co-Curricular Development, clubs can sponsor receptions, speakers, movies, seminars, dances, or cultural events.
A list of benefits as well as responsibilities of clubs and organizations can be found at the Club Manual [PDF].
Registration of new and existing clubs happens online at Club Central.
All student club leaders are required to participate in the training sessions offered at the start of every semester. Students are taught about the procedures for creating events, handling funds, managing schedules, keeping membership, and promoting participation. Students are also required to complete an online training on sexual harassment and domestic violence SPARC. Please contact the Office of Campus Life for more details.
The Role of Club Advisors
Each club and organization is required to have a faculty advisor. The advisor has a variety of responsibilities to the student club or organization. Advisors play an important role in providing guidance to the student club, understanding the duties of each of the executive board roles, and serving as a resource to the club and its members
Advisors are:
- LISTENERS. In this role the advisor hears problems and concerns of members and officers and assists in operation of the organization.
- ADVOCATES. This role may require the advisor to speak on behalf of the organization with the college community.
- FACILITATORS. The advisor helps members and officers develop strong leadership skills and assists when conflicts arise.